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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
18
Officers in Marlin demand looters depart as Palestine officials donate a month’s salary to Galveston destitutes. The column covers a string of varied items from political moves to local incidents including a Bowie robbery fire, South Africa war notes, and bank collapse concerns.
It is believed Tom Spellman of Fort Worth is the only living man on board the Alabama when she sank. Spellman, an Englishman by birth, enlisted in the Confederate service though he remained a British citizen.
The coming regular session in the state will likely focus on taxation. A commission tax bill may be introduced by chapters and the session is expected to be lengthy.
The federal government spent £50,000 on coal for the Oregon during its Pacific to West Indies voyage in the Spanish war. Proponents cite the figure as support for constructing a canal across the isthmus to shorten such routes.
The Nebraska legislature convened in regular session last Tuesday as voters prepare for the U S Senate election in Bryan's home state. Republicans hold both chambers and nine declared candidates seek the seat.
The son of E. M. Cudahy of Omaha Nebraska was kidnapped and a ransom of 25000 dollars was paid. After the child was returned the father offered another 25000 dollars for the abductors. Detectives have continued work on the case.
The state railroad commission reports for the year urging passage of an anti free pass law. It repeats 1899 arguments that abolishing free passes would allow passenger fares to drop to 2 cents per mile.
L. C. Woodville of Galveston, once with the Washington artillery in the Civil War, had a gold merit badge lost at Fort Royal Virginia during Stonewall Jackson's 1862 campaign. The badge was found and returned this Christmas after 38 years.
State Senator Washburn of Pennsylvania, elected with Democratic and Prohibition backing on the populist ticket, announced he would affiliate with the Republicans. This desertion may shift Senate control to Quay allies. In the last session he voted with Democrats and supported Geo. A. Jenks for the U S Senate.
McKinley won with 7 217 677 votes while Bryan tallied 6 357 853, giving a Republican plurality of 859 824 the largest ever for a presidential nominee. The article notes historic comparisons to 1872 and 1860 elections and cites minor totals for third-party candidates Woolley Debs Barker and Malloney.
The text notes that socialist labor influence rose to 33 450 as the bulk of middle-of-the-road populist supporters moved into socialist ranks.
A December 26 1900 wedding at the First Baptist Church Cameron United J L Hefley and Grace Wyman were joined in marriage in a ceremony described as grand with Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Attendants included Miss Olive Pool Miss Lynn Paducah Ky Miss Vesta Williams Mr Hubert Hefley and others amidst lavish decorations and generous gifts.
The article recounts a wedding celebration with decorations and a reception at Mrs Sheets residence. Guests enjoyed refreshments and humor as photos were taken. The couple, Olive Pool and her groom from Cameron, receive warm praise for character and promise a happy future.
Milam County Teachers Institute sessions set for Cameron on January 23 and 25 1900 with addresses by Rev L K Scars borough Mayor J M Ralston M H McCullock and Dr W S Sutton plus lectures and music. Colored teachers meet in Cameron at First Baptist Church with opening songs invocations and programs led by Prof C A Evans and W H Fuller concluding with well attended sessions on language mathematics and institute discussions.
W H Fuller and Dr Crawford delivered remarks and a paper that drew praise. Mistress Adams presented her work with mastery while Prof. Drake offered sound comments. President D D Evens spoke on duties of teacher and parent. F J Lowery, Sec.
A bygone era sales pitch urges readers to buy groceries at New Year for better health and wealth. It touts new fresh goods and equitable prices with strong value claims and superior pricing.
A Chicago woman testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for severe cold and risk of pneumonia. She says it relieved her stomach upset and she recovered, saving a doctor's bill, and will keep using the medicine. Also notes local school fund thanks and a barber shop ad and a note about Dr King s New Discovery.
W R Smith of Latham Indiana writes that after using many remedies for piles he found relief with Jacksea's Arnica Salve. He claims he has not suffered from piles since using it and hails it as the best salve on earth and a champion pile cure.
Vendor's lien notes on homesteads bought and extended with quick funding. Ford, Chambers & Sharp, lawyers and loan agents, offer immediate money. Office upstairs northwest room in the Cameron courthouse. Texas.
A gentleman's whiskey described as a pure delicious beverage and grand appetizer sold by Brower and Wallace in Cameron Texas. The ad notes I, Hapter whiskey as the kind grandfather used.
Branchville Tex December 24 locals report Dr W C Taylor spent seven days in Temple on business. Mrs B E Greer visited her daughter at Rogers this week. N H Phillips spending holidays with home folks. Ben Arnold W C Looney and nephew Will and Hugh attended in Hearne. Ina Lipscomb visiting relatives in Cameron. School program Friday afternoon praised by patrons with many child performers. The Mother's Favorite Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised as safe for children and suitable for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. For sale by Thomas Moore, Glasses of all kinds at Geo A The new drug store Cameron.
Fragments describe a patent remedy claimed to cure backache headache nervous disorders melancholia and related complaints. A 73 year old woman Pauline Cherley says the remedy fully cured her back pain and allowed her to manage housework after years of disability. The ad promotes Thomas Moore's drug store as the supplier.
A holiday market note from A. L. Purifoyd invites households to prepare an elegant table with choicest selections such as calishes saned and potted fat liver pâté and olives. The message emphasizes festive New Year hospitality and seasonal foods.
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